Brad Knott addresses bipartisan cooperation and calls for tougher immigration laws

John Bradford Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina%27s 13th Congressional District - Wikipedia
John Bradford Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina%27s 13th Congressional District - Wikipedia
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Congressman Brad Knott has recently used his social media platform to address issues ranging from bipartisan engagement in Congress to concerns about illegal immigration and legislative proposals targeting the enforcement of immigration laws.

On September 11, 2025, Knott shared a message highlighting efforts to bridge political divides: “In an effort to combat the deeply polarizing sentiments, allow me to share a point of encouragement.

On numerous occasions, I have had the chance to engage with @RepRaskin on various issues in public and private. Even today, we debated my first bill on the house floor (he’s”.

The following day, Knott turned his attention to border security and law enforcement: “America cannot afford continued, unchecked illegal immigration. It’s difficult to calculate how costly it is …. For all of us. We must fight back, enforce our laws and punish anyone looking to come here to commit crime.” This post underscores his position on stricter immigration controls.

Continuing this theme on September 13, 2025, Knott advocated for new legislation: “By every metric, the law fails Americans as it relates to punishing illegal immigrants who come here to commit crime. That’s why the Stop Illegal Entry Act must become law.”

Brad Knott won his congressional seat in 2024 by defeating Frank Pierce with 58.6% of the vote compared to Pierce’s 41.4%. His recent statements reflect ongoing debates within Congress regarding both bipartisanship and national policy responses toward illegal immigration.



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